MRI
Brain (Epilepsy protocol) + MRV Brain
Also Known As:
MRI BRAIN (SEIZURE PROTOCOL)/ HIPPOCAMPUS EVALUATION / MRI VENOGRAPHY
About This Test
This test is a special type of brain MRI epilepsy or unexplained seizure-like events, the brain can sometimes show tiny changes that regular scans might miss. It checks for scars, swelling, abnormal development, or other issues that could trigger the problem, specially in temporal lobe where its looks into hppocampus in great detail. MR venography of the brain is a special type of MRI that focuses on the veins in your head. Instead of looking mainly at the brain tissue, this test shows the pathways that carry blood out of your brain. It helps doctors see if the veins are open, narrowed, blocked, or affected by clots.These pictures help your doctor understand how well blood is flowing and whether there is any pressure or backup that could be causing headaches, dizziness, swelling of the optic nerves, or other symptoms.MR venography is especially helpful when doctors suspect conditions like venous thrombosis (a blood clot), abnormal vein structure, or increased pressure inside the skull.
Home Collection
✗ Not Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Preparation / Prerequisite
- Pace makers, Aeurysmal clips, insulin pumps & recent magnetic implants are contra indications.
- Pl remove jewellery at home for safety purpose. Remove eye make up before coming.
- If you have MRI incompatible pacemakers - MRI is not advised & is contraindicated. With MRI compatible pacemakers MRI is possible with support of yr pacemaker company engineer. Pl talk to yr pacemaker company engineer to organise with our FDO & techie team to fix appointment for MRI to make suitable changes in pacemaker mode at time of MRI.
- If patient has CT scan & contrast MRI both - do CT scan before contrast MRI as Gadolinium (MRI contrast) can affect quality of plain CT especially in abdomen.
- appointment desirable
- If there is MRI brain & EEG – try to do MRI brain before EEG. If do EEG before MRI brain – then clean the paste well , otherwise it can lead to artefacts during MRI.
- biopsy of any given part to be done after MRI study.
- Gap between MR lymphangiography and lymphoscintigraphy should be more than 4 to 5 days.
- MRCP to be done before starting oral for CT abdomen.
- Holter monitoring to be done after completing MRI study.
- Bring old records- text reports, films, CD.
- Today, most ortho implants, pacemakers etc are MRI compatible. If MRI compatible then we can do MRI even on next day of surgery. However pl confirm from your doctor about MRI compatibility in writing.
- Coronary stents & sternal sutures ( in cardiac bye pass) are not a contra indication for MRI.
For Pregnant patient -
Bring Photocopy of doctor precription & photo ID proof (adhar card, Voter ID or driving licence) for PNDT requirements (for Delhi center only) .
For Sedation –
Required for un coopertive patients like children etc. If patient has severe cough & cold / nasal blockage, fever, kidney or liver disease, low haemoglobin - avoid any kind of sedation. There are two types of sedation - oral & IV sedation. - Oral sedation – Usually works well for children < 2 yrs. Keep child fasting, bring his favourite food, remove metal from his body surface & clothes. We give oral sedative followed by meal after consultation with anasthetist, child likely to go to sleep.
- For IV sedation - fasting is required for 5-6 hours for IV sedation in consultation with yr doctor & our techie / anasthetist team.
- For Contrast studies –
- Kidney function should be normal. Under certain circumstances like age more than 60 yrs, known case of kidney disease, long standing diabetic or hypertensive. . Please bring your record of recent ( no more than 4 week old) Serum creatinine/eGFR report if already done. Else it may be done at Saral. After contrast study increase liquid intake for 24hrs after talking to your doctor.
if patient is lactating mother then feeding should be stopped for 24hrs. Can store milk if indicated.
If patient is pregnant then contrast study should be avoided , especially in first 3 months.
In contrast study post procedure instruction to drink more fluids after consultation with dr
Frequently Asked Questions
ANS: It uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed body images.
ANS: No prepartion & no fasting required & bring old records.
ANS: Brain (EP)- High-resolution MRI sequences to detect subtle brain abnormalities that may cause seizures, such as: Hippocampal sclerosis, Small tumors or vascular lesions.
MRV Brain - Produces detailed images of the veins in the brain to detect venous abnormalities, venous thrombosis, or malformations that may contribute to seizures or neurological problems.
MRV Brain - Produces detailed images of the veins in the brain to detect venous abnormalities, venous thrombosis, or malformations that may contribute to seizures or neurological problems.
ANS : latest eGFR / creatinine report (within 1 month) is required.
ANS: Yes. MRI does not use radiation. It is generally very safe. However, patients with certain metal implants or devices may not be eligible.
ANS : 20–30 minutes depending on the area.
ANS: Inform the staff beforehand. Options include: Mild sedation.
ANS : Yes, attendend is required for any invasive procedure or IV sedation.
ANS: Yes, but ear protection is provided.
ANS: Yes, to get clear images.
ANS: If you have a pacemaker, this test may or may not be possible. Some modern pacemakers are MRI-compatible (MRI-conditional), while older ones are not. Always inform the doctor and MRI staff about your pacemaker before the scan.
ANS : Appointment is preferably else you will rare to wait for your turn.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
